| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $221.31 | 3.675% | $229.4431 | $229.44 | $229.45 | $229.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.81 | 11.792% | $220.0178 | $220.02 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.88 | 5.846% | $207.3311 | $207.33 | $207.35 | $207.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.34 | 9.296% | $102.0169 | $102.02 | $102.00 | $102.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.50 | 7.375% | $159.4519 | $159.45 | $159.45 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.87 | 9.693% | $226.9219 | $226.92 | $226.90 | $226.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.44 | 7.623% | $261.9974 | $262.00 | $262.00 | $262.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,306.15 | $1,407.1801 | $1,407.18 | $1,407.15 | $1,407.10 | |